Monday, November 26, 2018

Myanmar Essentials before Taking a Trip



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Myanmar has recently opened up to the outside world, hence the travelers are venturing into the country. In this article, we will discuss all the essential things to know before taking a trip to the beautiful country of Myanmar.
It is only possible to enter Myanmar on an e-Visa at Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Taw international airports; and at three Thai-Myanmar land border crossings Tachileik, Mayawadi (Myawaddy) and Kawthoung. If you wish to apply for visa, you can do that online as well. E-Visa is electronic visa which is completely an online application system which helps you keeping away from long queue and you can also apply for it from the comfort of your home.

Accommodations
In the major destinations such as Yangon and Bagan, there is shortage of hotel rooms. Hence, it is advisable to pre-book the hotel. Accommodations in these major places fill up as far as a month in advance, particularly if it is a place listed in a guidebook. Most of the places can be pre-booked online. Hence, reserve your room as soon as you can.

Money                             
Myanmar is not a cheap destination anymore, so make sure to adjust your budget accordingly. Even for basic accommodations prices have risen drastically.

Network  
The smart option to keep in touch in Yangon and Mandalay is by buying a cheap SIM. Moreover, internet access has also improved there. Wi-Fi has become a norm, hence every hotel, guesthouses and cafes offers it for free.

Safety      
Comparative to other countries, Myanmar is safe for foreigners. However, you should take the usual precautions of using hotel lockers or safes for your valuables. Female travelers should not experience any harassment or different treatment.
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Etiquette Tips 
Myanmar is still a very conservative country. People here still adorn traditional clothes such as longyi for men and htamein for women; and both are sarong-like garments. Exposing knees or shoulders will make the localites uncomfortable.
Also note that, money is handed over and received with the right hand, while the left hand loosely supports the right arm.

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